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Review for our test on Beowulf!
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1
What is the definition of an epic poem?
A short unrhyming poem
A long narrative poem
An impressive and popular poem
An archaic and historically significant poem
2
Who is Wiglaf?
Beowulf's long-lost son.
The mad dragon.
A close kinsman of Beowulf.
A Danish King.
3
By the time he battles the dragon, Beowulf has lost some of his...
Honor
Wealth
Pride
Strength
4
Where does Beowulf travel to help Hrothgar get rid of Grendel?
Scotland
Denmark
England
Iceland
5
Anglo-Saxons were once pagans who believed in many gods. charms, and gems.
False
True
6
Beowulf was written by Shakespeare.
False
True
7
What does the acronym EPIC represent regarding an epic hero?
It stands for the heroic Anglo-Saxons
It stands for characteristics of an archetypical epic hero
It stands for the larger-than-life character of Beowulf
It stands for how amazing this poem is going to be
8
How does the fight in the lake contrast with the fight with Grendel?
Beowulf doesn’t use any weapons, but the opponent does.
Beowulf doesn’t use any weapons, and they are useless against both monsters
Beowulf uses weapons in the lake and the opponent shows fear
Beowulf uses weapons in the lake and the opponent doesn’t show fear
9
How does the author set the mood for the setting of the lake?
Through similes and metaphors
Through alliteration and kennings
Through imagery and word choice
Through symbolism and caesuras
10
What is built near the end of the poem?
A library where people can learn of Beowulf's adventures
A castle for Wiglaf
A ship to send away cowardly soliders
A tower in memory of Beowulf
11
What does Grendel's "low-lying marsh" symbolize?
Purgatory
Heaven
Earth
Hell
12
Once Beowulf was finally written down, it was used to …
Entertain readers and showcase Pagan beliefs
Entertain readers and explain the Anglo-Saxons
Entertain readers and inform them about history
Entertain readers and spread Christian values
13
What does Wiglaf represent?
The representation of supernatural strength.
The representation of Anglo-Saxon values.
The representation of Anglo-Saxon politics.
The representation of Anglo-Saxon storytelling.
14
Which two literary devices are used in these lines: “That famous prince fought with fate against him”
Alliteration and Caesura
Kenning and simile
Alliteration and foreshadowing
Kenning and analogy
15
Why were mead halls like Herot important to Anglo-Saxon people?
They were the most beautiful buildings in the village
They were a place to gather and make merry
Criminals were put on trial there
Weddings ceremonies happened there
16
Where does Beowulf hang Grendel's severed arm?
In his own hall
In Herot
On the saddle of his horse
The prow of his ship
17
The most famous Anglo-Saxon epic poem is:
Beowulf
The Odyessey
The Iliad
The Canterbury Tales
18
Who or what helps Beowulf defeat Grendel's mother?
A magic sword made by giants
Beowulf's 14 men distract her
Wiglaf
Hrothgar's men
19
Which is a universal theme in the epic Beowulf?
Evil will never win if you have a hero to save you.
Evil will always come in the form of monsters.
Evil will try to destory values of the time.
Evil will always prevail in the long run.
20
Why can't Grendel touch Hrothgar's throne?
It is too tall for him to reach
Beowulf set a trap in it
His mother told him not to
It is protected by God
21
Choose the situation that shows that Beowulf is honorable
He keeps Grendel's arm as a trophy
He refuses to fight (unarmed) Grendel with a weapon
He will not fight Grendel's mother because she is female
He holds the door of the mead hall for the queen
22
What does Beowulf say that even kings must bow to?
Hell
Kings
Fate
Dragons
23
What language was Beowulf orignially written in?
Norman French
Middle English
Old English
Latin
24
What does Grendel hate the sound of?
The voices of men singing
The voice of the king bragging
The warriors’ battle cry
The preacher’s sermons
25
What is the central issue of Beowulf?
Friendship between Denmark and other nations
The struggle between good and evil
Conflict between humans and animals
The struggle of trying to become a king
26
What is Herot?
Hrothgar's hall
Grendel's pet
Wiglaf's father
Beowulf's sword
27
Anglo-Saxon culture greatly valued
hard work and dedication
Christianity
education and the arts
loyalty between leaders and followers
28
How does Beowulf’s dragon compare to Hrothgar and Grendel?
Beowulf is now King of the Geats and the dragon is threatening their peace
Beowulf is now King of the Geats and the dragon lives in a lake
Beowulf is now King of the Geats and the dragon doesn’t like his religion
Beowulf is now King of the Geats and the dragon kills his best friend
29
What is Beowulf's home country?
Norway
Denmark
England
Sweden
30
Which of the following choices is NOT a characteristic of an epic hero?
Loyalty
Generosity
Strength
Handsomeness
31
What do most of Beowulf's warriors do when they see he is losing the battle with the dragon?
Fall to their knees and pray to pagan gods.
Fall to their knees and pray to the Christian God
Run away from their king in his time of need.
Rush in to help their king in his time of need.
32
Choose a kenning used in the poem to describe Grendel's mother
she-wolf
water-snake
fire-bringer
air-monster
33
How is Wiglaf different from Beowulf's other followers?
He is the strongest
He is Beowulf's son
He is the most loyal
He has the best sword
34
The kenning "ring-giver" represents
Grendel
Hrothgar, or any king
Edgetho
Beowulf
35
Who are Beowulf's people?
The Danes
The Lafs
The Geats
The Wulfings
36
After Beowulf defeats Grendel, his victory is credited to his...
Luck
Intelligence
Strength
Humility
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What motivates Beowulf?
Going home after the battle
Fame and glory
A sense of duty to his people
A desire to impress his father
